Learning Disabilities
What is Dyslexia
a learning disability that affects reading, writing, spelling and language processing.
What is Depression?
A mental health disorder that results in a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time.
What is Down Syndrome?
A genetic condition caused by having an extra chromosome; results in differences in growth and developmental delays.
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized education plan
Establish positive relationships, communicate effectively, teach/model social skills, assist with learning routines and transitions.
What is Dysgraphia
a condition in which someone has difficult with writing
What is Schizophrenia
A mental health disorder that disrupts thought processes, perceptions, emotional responses, and social interaction.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
What is included in an IEP?
Students personal information, assessment data, learning/developmental goals, team members, and progress information
What can EAs do to build positive relationships with students?
Get to know students interests, skills, names; be supportive and nonjudgmental; offer positive reinforcement.
What is Dyspraxia
A disorder that affects movement and coordination
What is anxiety
a mental health disorder that results in feelings of fear, uneasiness in reaction to stress.
What is Epilepsy?
A neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to seizures.
When is an IEP required for a student?
When a student requires a modified learning program.
What are the 5 groups of social skills?
Classroom survival, friendship-making, skills for dealing with feelings, skills for alternatives to aggression, skills for dealing with stress.
What is Dyscalculia
A learning disability that affects a persons ability to do math.
A mental health condition that affects a persons mood, energy and activity through manic and depressive episodes.
What is ADHD?
A condition that affects peoples behavior, they have trouble concentrating and act on impulse.
How often is an IEP developed
annually
How can you help students with transitions?
Build a preview of the day, embed cues, establish parameters for particular routines, review expectations
What is auditory processing disorder
A type of disorder that causes disruption in how a person's brain processes what they hear.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
a mental health condition that is caused by an extremely stressful event.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder
A neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how people interact, communicate and behave with others.
How often does an EA use the IEP?
Daily
What are some ways to effectively communicate:
Use a quiet voice, make eye contact, use polite requests, remain calm.